Complete with the passionate Italian pomp and ceremony, Ricciardo took the award in the centre of Brisighella where a throng of fans cheered to the beat of drummers and trumpeters dressed in full medieval regalia and knights in chain and armour.

Of Sicilian heritage, Ricciardo received the trophy from the town’s mayor David Missiroli as the 80-year-old sister of the awards namesake, Gabriella Bandini, watched on.

Other notable attendees were the current Mercedes designer Aldo Costa and former team owner Giancarlo Minardi, whose old squad morphed into Toro Rosso for which Ricciardo cut his teeth in F1.

The F1 world championship resumes in Italy this weekend at the famed Monza circuit just outside Milan with Ricciardo sitting third in the standings on 156 points behind Rosberg (220) and Hamilton (191).

Fergus Gibson

Tragic about Bandini — i am glad hay bales went the way of catch fences — too bad people have to die before changes are made.

Ian Fisher

Lorenzo was a favorite of mine. I remember seeing him drive at the old Warwick Farm circuit in Sydney. Daniel is a worthy recipient of the trophy.

Margaret

Well done Daniel Ricciardo Congratulations on your achievements

Peter

Congratulations Dan. You’re a worthy recipient of such an award, I see many big achievements in your future & hope you keep your great results coming in Italy this weekend. The best of luck to you.

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